Ex-NBA Player Vin Baker’s Home Is Foreclosed

Just thought about him

I dated Vin for about 6 months in 2007, he is a severely troubled man. Not a bad person, just someone with a lot of emotional issues. He wanted his life to turn around so much, but it was just too late. He is a very giving person, the type of guy to tip strangers hundred dollar bills wherever he went. Even in the midst of all his troubles, I had no idea how much trouble he was in financially. He never shared because he probably thought I would leave him, which I eventually did becuse of his excess baggage and family problems, his angry outburts scared me but damn, poor vin)-: I hope he is gonna be okay. I had a lot of love for that man. Dee down he is a sensitive loving person, God Bess him.

sharon weed of RI @ Oct 02, 2009 00:10:20 AM

WHO CARES AND DO YOU REALLY CARE?

LISTEN,FIRST OF ALL NO ONES PERFECT UNTIL YOU KNOW AND LISTEN AND TO BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE PERSON SO UNTIL THEN RELAX ON THE JUDGEMENT REMINDER PEOPLE MONEY AINT EVERYTHING AND DAMN SURE WONT BUY YOU HAPPINESS WHAT I CANT UNDERSTAND IS WHEN ARE YOU GONNA LIFT YOU KNEE OUT THE MAN'S BACK INSTEAD OF LIFTING HIM UP YOU RATHER KEEP HIM DOWN BY BATTING HIM THE HEAD SO WHAT YOU LOST YOUR HOUSE YOU STILL GOT YOUR LIFE AND I KNOW MR.BAKER RATHER HAVE LIFE THEN OVER A HOUSE ANY DAY SEE PEOPLE WE ARE SUPPOSE TO IN COURAGE AND SAY BROTHER CONTINUE TO KEEP GOD FIRST AND NO MATTER YOU ARE STILL LOVED BY MANY .................................

A.SEWELL of CT @ May 25, 2009 01:15:17 AM

Good Guy

Unlike Vin's cousin, I know him and have hungout with him and he is a genuine and loving guy. I really feel for this guy unlike so many that come into loads of money. I bet if Vin could get back a quarter of what he has given out to family and friends as well as passers-in-the-night acquaintances, he would be just fine now. The story goes "More Money, More Problems". Be careful what you ask for, you think about your money situation just as I do, how hard is it to manage, Vin's situation is just magnified to the upteenth power. No, I would not expect Vin to ride around in a honda accord like myself. What we fail to say is, he is supposed to like accordingly. Why make money and not enjoy it. Also people I want all to think about it this way. These super athletes carrers are shorter than many of ours and for that reason, theses guys have to make the money stretch until they are in their 70's, 80's, wives and kids included. Keeping that in mind an average player last between 5 - 8 years; some are more fortunate than that, but not many.

Hang in there Big Fella, God has something for YOU

MiltDogg1 of CA @ Feb 26, 2009 18:06:32 PM

Thats my cousin

Vin Baker is my cousin i hardly know him but I know he is a good guy and a good player just probably got caught up with acholol but who can you blame no one but your self and he the only who can get himself out of it and he could proabalby get himself out of it but damn I am look forward forward of meeting you some day in a flike 4 years you will here bout me because Im going to go to DUKE. Watch out for me in a few years

DeMarkUz of NJ @ Feb 02, 2009 18:55:08 PM

I agree with scott..They are human beings like the rest of us and are completely misunderstood..They are put under a microscope and theyre every move is being reported. I would like to see how the average joe handles that..so what they have a bigger pay check than we do! What they should be blamed for being offered millions of dollars to do something they love?? as if the rest of us wouldnt take it! Its easy to say what you would do with all that money and fame when your not the one dealing with it on a day to day basis..You wonder why the poor man is under so much stress, all people do it criticize! What about encouraging him and respecting the fact the hes a phenominal human being and would give the shirt off his back for anyone! Misery loves company and all the people talking bad are clearly not happy with their own lives and feel the need to criticize others..Its pathetic!

Kimmy of WA @ Dec 05, 2008 02:34:09 AM

I agree with scott..They are human beings like the rest of us and are completely misunderstood..They are put under a microscope and theyre every move is being reported. I would like to see how the average joe handles that..so what they have a bigger pay check than we do! What they should be blamed for being offered millions of dollars to do something they love?? as if the rest of us wouldnt take it! Its easy to say what you would do with all that money and fame when your not the one dealing with it on a day to day basis..You wonder why the poor man is under so much stress, all people do it criticize! What about encouraging him and respecting the fact the hes a phenominal human being and would give the shirt off his back for anyone! Misery loves company and all the people talking crap are clearly not happy with their own lives and feel the need to criticize others..Its pathetic!

Kimmy of WA @ Dec 05, 2008 02:32:35 AM

misunderstood

Pro athletes are just people. They pay more than fifty percent in tax, and they are subject to financial losses just like everyone else. I know vin and hes a good dude. Get a life and quit hating on people that have had more success than you!!!! Get over it.

scott of CA @ Nov 06, 2008 10:05:27 AM

Not their fault

I don't blame them. We so called 'fans' are to blame. I mean, how dare we force them to play a game they love for our entertainment. And the nerve of the owners to only give them 7-8 digit contracts. Sick! And I think we need longer off seasons so they have time to do things they need to get done, such as balancing their check books and bowling in their basements. Is four months out of the year enough time? Obviously not.

Alex of MN @ Jul 29, 2008 13:54:57 PM